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Psalm 37

A Psalm of David.

Do not fret because of evildoers,
    nor be jealous of those who do injustice.
For they will quickly wither like the grass,
    and fade like the green herbs.

Trust in the Lord, and do good;
    dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.

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Psalm 37[a]

Of David.

Do not fret because of those who are evil
    or be envious(A) of those who do wrong;(B)
for like the grass they will soon wither,(C)
    like green plants they will soon die away.(D)

Trust in the Lord and do good;
    dwell in the land(E) and enjoy safe pasture.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.